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HOLDS LAST TWO C.M.E. ANNUAL CONFERENCES BEFORE GENERAL SESSION IN MAY BISHOP RUSSELL PRESIDES IN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK By I. Willis Cole The last of the annual conferences of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, to be held before the meeting of the General Conference in May, is in session at the Williams Institutional C.M.E. Church in New York City this week. It is the Middle Atlantic-New England Conference, and is presided over by Bishop C.L. Russell, junior prelate of the denomination, who during his eight years as bishop has bought and built churches throughout the Middle Atlantic and New England section and in Canada. The likeness of Bishop Russell was carried in The Leader a few weeks ago, in connection with the writing of the Bishop's message to be delivered at the General Conference in May, and as the only Negro author of a Hebrew book. Bishop Russell formerly pastored the Chestnut Street C.M.E. Church in Louisville from which he was elected to the bishopric at the General Conference in Hot Springs in 1938.
The Middle Atlantic-New England conference being held in New York this week and the Washington-Virginia conference held in Washington, D.C. week before last, and presided over by Bishop Russell, are the only conferences of the denomination held early after the first of the year. The North and South Carolina, and Arkansas conference also presided over by Bishop Russell, and the conferences presided over by Bishops C.H. Phillips, R.A. Carter, J.A. Hamlett, H.P. Porter, J.H. Moore and W.Y. Bell are held during the months of September, October, November and December. According to the record, with its membership of 380,000 in churches established all over the nation, and owning and controlling such educational institu- (Continue on Page 4)
BISHOP DECLARES FOR LAYMEN
By I. Willis Cole
In one of the interesting articles which Bishop W.Y. Bell of Georgia, is contributing to the Christian Index, official organ of the C.M.E. Church, as the General Conference of the denomination in May approaches, the prelate among other things, made a plea for consideration of "efficient and consecrated laymen for high posts of service as general officers in the church." Bishop Bell, who received his Ph.D. degree at Yale and who before he entered the pastorate held chairs as professor of New Testament Literature at Gammon and Howard universities, respectively, is the latest of the C.M.E. bishops to make a public declaration in support of laymen. Bishop R.A. Carter, of Chicago, kown as the "Little Giant" of the C.M.E. Church, the able author of several books and whose likeness appeared in The Leader some weeks ago, has over the years been regarded as a true and tried fighter for equal recognition for laymen in the church. In later years the younger prelates, Bishop J.A. Hamlet, Kansas City; whose likeness appeared in The Leader recently, as having been nominated as a candidate for the N.A.A.C.P. Spingarn Medal as a result of his religious and civic leader- (Continued on page 4) [Photographic reproduction with cut line]: Bishop W.Y. Bell
Business Men At College For Annual Home Making Institute
NAACP DRIVE OFF TO GOOD START
The annual membership campaign of the Louisville Branch N.A.A.C.P., got off to a big start with a mass meeting at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church last Sunday afternoon. An appreciable number heard the interesting address of Attorney Edward M. Bacoyn, president of the Evansville, Indiana, branch, who was the principal speaker, and the stirring talks by E.E. Pruitt, Fletcher Martin and Alfred M. Carroll, president of the local branch. The meeting was presided over by R.L. Ransaw, chairman of the campaign. 5,000 members and $10,000 in cash is the goal set by the membership campaign leaders.
A Business Prelate Bishop H. P. Porter
300 Wives and Children Abroad
NEGRO AND WHITES ROB MAN OF $414. While a colored man pressed a knife against his chest, Opal Williams, white, 111 W. Breckenridge, reported to police Monday that two white companions robbed him of $414 as he started into his garage at the rear of his home Monday night.
Drowns In USO Pool
BOY DROWNS IN USO POOL
IS RESULT OF BREAK-IN WHEN OFFICIALLY CLOSED, SAYS DIRECTOR Willie E. Simmons, 10-year-old son of Willie Simmons, of 425 S. 16th and Mrs. Rosella Carr, 1625 Reed St., met his death by drowning in the indoor swimming pool of the U.S.O. 920 W. Chestnut, Tuesday about 6:50 p.m. According to William S. Coleman, U.S.O. director, the drowning followed a break-in at the building by a group of boys, who entered the pool when it was officially closed. In a report to Col. A.E. Kimberlin, Chief of Police, by colored patrolmen James Warr and C.W. Owens, who investigated the incident, the officers said, that upon arriving at the U.S.O. they were met by officers Weyer and Harris of Car 23, that finding the body of a little boy, Willie Simmons, lying on the edge of the pool they immediately performed artificial respiration and called for the emergency wagon. The officers said that when the wagon arrived the respirator was used, but no life seemed to exist, and that Dr. E.M. Hubbard, with offices in the Pythian Temple was called, and that he pronounced Willie dead at 7:05 p.m.
Upon investigation officers Warr and Owens reported, that the companions of Willie, Thomas Nance, 11, 610 S. 9th and Walter Turner, 12, 402 S. 15th, went to the rear window of the U.S.O. about 6 p.m. and pulled open the screenings and opened the window. Walter, being the larger of the three, the officers reported, climbed over and went through a hall to the (Continued on page 4)
Jim Crow Laws As Long As There Are Jim Crow Negroes, Says Spaulding
TWO CHARGED IN AUTO ACCIDENTS
Virgil Newton, 28, of 2504 W. Oak and Roy G. Jones, 22, 714 E. Caldwell, were charged with manslaughter, in Police Curt, Monday morning, as a result of deaths by automobile accidents last week-end, according to Newton, Claude Clark, 59, of 1214 W. Market, the victim, walked into the side of his car early Sunday at 12th and Market. Jones, charged with failure to stop and reckless driving, struck Gus Hayes, 35, at 16th and Walnut, Saturday at 9:15 p.m.
We don't have a collector but you my pay at the office or remit by mail.
Backs Drive to Oust Rankin
WRITES OPINION
[Photographic reproduction, with cut line]: Charles W. Anderson Member of the Kentucky General Assembly, who wrote The Leader his opinion about matters following his efforts in the recent legislative session. See editorial "The Problems of The Negro Legislator," on page 4.
BUSINESS MEN HEAR UDA LEADER
Having voted to hold its semi-monthly Wednesday luncheon with the various members of the organization in that line of business the Falls City Chamber of Commerce held its last meeting at the Del Rey Restaurant, R.B. Lewis, proprietor. The principal speaker was James Loeb, national executive director of the Union for Democratic Action, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., who made two other addresses before local white organizations of the city. Mr. Loeb, who is an outstanding liberal, inspired the large number of business men and women present with his straight talk in support of legislation in Congress of importance to minority groups and of special interest to colored people. The response to Mr. Loeb's address was made by I. Willis Cole, president of the organization. M.M. Bonner, chairman of the program committee, presided.
"Simon Legree" Accused of Peonage
Columbia Defense Plans Drawn Mrs. Roosevelt, Tobias Chairmen Head National Committee to Raise Defense Fund and Publicity
Veterans Adopt Fighting Plan
RED CROSS DRIVE EXCEEDS QUOTA
Late figures on the Colored Division of the American Red Cross showed a total contribution of $#4,425.55. The quota was only $3,000.00, but the division leaders agreed at the opening meeting to raise more than was requested.
"It is pleasing to note," said Mrs. Patsie Sloan, chairman, "that the confidence we had in our committee was passed on to the public who indicated their belief in the Red Cross and its year round program by giving 134 per cent of the quota asked."
Mrs. Sloan thanks the committee and every church, club, P.T.A., and individual donor, giving full credit to the splendid committee of civic minded men and women. Mrs. Theodore Boalware served as a capable financial secretary for the drive.

HOLDS LAST TWO C.M.E. ANNUAL CONFERENCES BEFORE GENERAL SESSION IN MAY BISHOP RUSSELL PRESIDES IN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK By I. Willis Cole The last of the annual conferences of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, to be held before the meeting of the General Conference in May, is in session at the Williams Institutional C.M.E. Church in New York City this week. It is the Middle Atlantic-New England Conference, and is presided over by Bishop C.L. Russell, junior prelate of the denomination, who during his eight years as bishop has bought and built churches throughout the Middle Atlantic and New England section and in Canada. The likeness of Bishop Russell was carried in The Leader a few weeks ago, in connection with the writing of the Bishop's message to be delivered at the General Conference in May, and as the only Negro author of a Hebrew book. Bishop Russell formerly pastored the Chestnut Street C.M.E. Church in Louisville from which he was elected to the bishopric at the General Conference in Hot Springs in 1938.
The Middle Atlantic-New England conference being held in New York this week and the Washington-Virginia conference held in Washington, D.C. week before last, and presided over by Bishop Russell, are the only conferences of the denomination held early after the first of the year. The North and South Carolina, and Arkansas conference also presided over by Bishop Russell, and the conferences presided over by Bishops C.H. Phillips, R.A. Carter, J.A. Hamlett, H.P. Porter, J.H. Moore and W.Y. Bell are held during the months of September, October, November and December. According to the record, with its membership of 380,000 in churches established all over the nation, and owning and controlling such educational institu- (Continue on Page 4)
BISHOP DECLARES FOR LAYMEN
By I. Willis Cole
In one of the interesting articles which Bishop W.Y. Bell of Georgia, is contributing to the Christian Index, official organ of the C.M.E. Church, as the General Conference of the denomination in May approaches, the prelate among other things, made a plea for consideration of "efficient and consecrated laymen for high posts of service as general officers in the church." Bishop Bell, who received his Ph.D. degree at Yale and who before he entered the pastorate held chairs as professor of New Testament Literature at Gammon and Howard universities, respectively, is the latest of the C.M.E. bishops to make a public declaration in support of laymen. Bishop R.A. Carter, of Chicago, kown as the "Little Giant" of the C.M.E. Church, the able author of several books and whose likeness appeared in The Leader some weeks ago, has over the years been regarded as a true and tried fighter for equal recognition for laymen in the church. In later years the younger prelates, Bishop J.A. Hamlet, Kansas City; whose likeness appeared in The Leader recently, as having been nominated as a candidate for the N.A.A.C.P. Spingarn Medal as a result of his religious and civic leader- (Continued on page 4) [Photographic reproduction with cut line]: Bishop W.Y. Bell
Business Men At College For Annual Home Making Institute
NAACP DRIVE OFF TO GOOD START
The annual membership campaign of the Louisville Branch N.A.A.C.P., got off to a big start with a mass meeting at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church last Sunday afternoon. An appreciable number heard the interesting address of Attorney Edward M. Bacoyn, president of the Evansville, Indiana, branch, who was the principal speaker, and the stirring talks by E.E. Pruitt, Fletcher Martin and Alfred M. Carroll, president of the local branch. The meeting was presided over by R.L. Ransaw, chairman of the campaign. 5,000 members and $10,000 in cash is the goal set by the membership campaign leaders.
A Business Prelate Bishop H. P. Porter
300 Wives and Children Abroad
NEGRO AND WHITES ROB MAN OF $414. While a colored man pressed a knife against his chest, Opal Williams, white, 111 W. Breckenridge, reported to police Monday that two white companions robbed him of $414 as he started into his garage at the rear of his home Monday night.
Drowns In USO Pool
BOY DROWNS IN USO POOL
IS RESULT OF BREAK-IN WHEN OFFICIALLY CLOSED, SAYS DIRECTOR Willie E. Simmons, 10-year-old son of Willie Simmons, of 425 S. 16th and Mrs. Rosella Carr, 1625 Reed St., met his death by drowning in the indoor swimming pool of the U.S.O. 920 W. Chestnut, Tuesday about 6:50 p.m. According to William S. Coleman, U.S.O. director, the drowning followed a break-in at the building by a group of boys, who entered the pool when it was officially closed. In a report to Col. A.E. Kimberlin, Chief of Police, by colored patrolmen James Warr and C.W. Owens, who investigated the incident, the officers said, that upon arriving at the U.S.O. they were met by officers Weyer and Harris of Car 23, that finding the body of a little boy, Willie Simmons, lying on the edge of the pool they immediately performed artificial respiration and called for the emergency wagon. The officers said that when the wagon arrived the respirator was used, but no life seemed to exist, and that Dr. E.M. Hubbard, with offices in the Pythian Temple was called, and that he pronounced Willie dead at 7:05 p.m.
Upon investigation officers Warr and Owens reported, that the companions of Willie, Thomas Nance, 11, 610 S. 9th and Walter Turner, 12, 402 S. 15th, went to the rear window of the U.S.O. about 6 p.m. and pulled open the screenings and opened the window. Walter, being the larger of the three, the officers reported, climbed over and went through a hall to the (Continued on page 4)
Jim Crow Laws As Long As There Are Jim Crow Negroes, Says Spaulding
TWO CHARGED IN AUTO ACCIDENTS
Virgil Newton, 28, of 2504 W. Oak and Roy G. Jones, 22, 714 E. Caldwell, were charged with manslaughter, in Police Curt, Monday morning, as a result of deaths by automobile accidents last week-end, according to Newton, Claude Clark, 59, of 1214 W. Market, the victim, walked into the side of his car early Sunday at 12th and Market. Jones, charged with failure to stop and reckless driving, struck Gus Hayes, 35, at 16th and Walnut, Saturday at 9:15 p.m.
We don't have a collector but you my pay at the office or remit by mail.
Backs Drive to Oust Rankin
WRITES OPINION
[Photographic reproduction, with cut line]: Charles W. Anderson Member of the Kentucky General Assembly, who wrote The Leader his opinion about matters following his efforts in the recent legislative session. See editorial "The Problems of The Negro Legislator," on page 4.
BUSINESS MEN HEAR UDA LEADER
Having voted to hold its semi-monthly Wednesday luncheon with the various members of the organization in that line of business the Falls City Chamber of Commerce held its last meeting at the Del Rey Restaurant, R.B. Lewis, proprietor. The principal speaker was James Loeb, national executive director of the Union for Democratic Action, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., who made two other addresses before local white organizations of the city. Mr. Loeb, who is an outstanding liberal, inspired the large number of business men and women present with his straight talk in support of legislation in Congress of importance to minority groups and of special interest to colored people. The response to Mr. Loeb's address was made by I. Willis Cole, president of the organization. M.M. Bonner, chairman of the program committee, presided.
"Simon Legree" Accused of Peonage
Columbia Defense Plans Drawn Mrs. Roosevelt, Tobias Chairmen Head National Committee to Raise Defense Fund and Publicity
Veterans Adopt Fighting Plan
RED CROSS DRIVE EXCEEDS QUOTA
Late figures on the Colored Division of the American Red Cross showed a total contribution of $#4,425.55. The quota was only $3,000.00, but the division leaders agreed at the opening meeting to raise more than was requested.
"It is pleasing to note," said Mrs. Patsie Sloan, chairman, "that the confidence we had in our committee was passed on to the public who indicated their belief in the Red Cross and its year round program by giving 134 per cent of the quota asked."
Mrs. Sloan thanks the committee and every church, club, P.T.A., and individual donor, giving full credit to the splendid committee of civic minded men and women. Mrs. Theodore Boalware served as a capable financial secretary for the drive.